tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44004090559241399652017-08-17T04:02:12.720-07:00A Little BlueberryMommying, working, adventuring, cooking, cleaning, diapering, toddlering, teaching, laughing, living, loving.Adventure Ready Familynoreply@blogger.comBlogger507125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-15432535082694136302017-03-21T13:55:00.001-07:002017-03-29T11:52:12.393-07:00M is for Mealtime - Babies R' Us & Nuby Giveaway!**Giveaway closed!**<br /><br />Throughout March, Babies R' Us is having a sale on select Nuby mealtime products on their site! &nbsp;In collaboration with them, and Nuby, I am giving away BOTH a <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/spout-cups/nuby-9-ounce-360-degree-two-handle-comfort-cup-red-52009cs2-12-112108896">Nuby BPA Free 360 Degree Two Handle Comfort Cup</a>&nbsp;(in a boy or girl color) and a <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=97603916&amp;cp=&amp;parentPage=search">Nuby BPA Free Keepeez Sipper Gripper</a>&nbsp;(in a boy or girl color). &nbsp;Read more to find out how to enter to win!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nCthg-TRZ4Q/WNFhwKL_III/AAAAAAADRSM/CkiFtG-Hk4QleT8SH3FJ4Nl61ghJlSLmACLcB/s1600/IMG_0331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nCthg-TRZ4Q/WNFhwKL_III/AAAAAAADRSM/CkiFtG-Hk4QleT8SH3FJ4Nl61ghJlSLmACLcB/s640/IMG_0331.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6C17W0UO5A/WNFhwHKOclI/AAAAAAADRSU/n7WJ2KDlMH8gYtXsqyumYKWEVhFbdSXbACLcB/s1600/IMG_0336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6C17W0UO5A/WNFhwHKOclI/AAAAAAADRSU/n7WJ2KDlMH8gYtXsqyumYKWEVhFbdSXbACLcB/s640/IMG_0336.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBSbCOcOsK0/WNFhwPOUHqI/AAAAAAADRSQ/41BbbPP3MFEeyUfDfWuue1-Oibg5KonzwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBSbCOcOsK0/WNFhwPOUHqI/AAAAAAADRSQ/41BbbPP3MFEeyUfDfWuue1-Oibg5KonzwCLcB/s640/IMG_0339.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also purchase your own Nuby mealtime products during the&nbsp;<span style="background-color: white;">Buy More, Save More Sale at Babies R' Us! Great savings on Nuby infant &amp; toddler feeding products at Babies R’ Us stores &amp; <a href="http://bit.ly/2mvCGgL">online</a>.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Buy 1 Get 10% off, b</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">uy 2 get 20% off, b</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">uy 3 or more and get 30% off! &nbsp;The sa</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">le includes bottles, cups, mealtime, bottle accessories, &amp; bottle dish soap. &nbsp;It runs from&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">3/2-3/26 and you can view the details of the promotion <a href="http://bit.ly/2lNZmEJ">here</a>. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">In our house, dinner time is both my favorite time and the most hectic time. &nbsp;It's hard to find ways to keep the kids entertained, and find time to prep and cook dinner. &nbsp;But as you know, we like to incorporate them helping into our dinner time routine, as much as possible, and this fosters Lemon's love of cooking (and hopefully Indy's one day!). &nbsp;So, even though Lemon wasn't into making spaghetti, she got up on her kitchen stand and helped!</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">But first, play time outside to wear them out a bit (after we got home from work):</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-znRfIhVy720/WNFjBPxpsVI/AAAAAAADRSk/dlUzOYbEBgQheeCVOGArLxXK39Bwh0NbACLcB/s1600/IMG_0258%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-znRfIhVy720/WNFjBPxpsVI/AAAAAAADRSk/dlUzOYbEBgQheeCVOGArLxXK39Bwh0NbACLcB/s640/IMG_0258%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />They took baths outside and then we snuggled a bit because the hose water is still a bit too cold, even in 93 degrees!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBDiZ3DJo0g/WNFjBOXo8uI/AAAAAAADRSg/dq3F--XotI0yJUvHPzG6Vp-28eGmizSGwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0311%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBDiZ3DJo0g/WNFjBOXo8uI/AAAAAAADRSg/dq3F--XotI0yJUvHPzG6Vp-28eGmizSGwCLcB/s640/IMG_0311%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;">When making dinner, if Ian is running errands, I usually wear Indy so that he feels like he's still snuggled and supported, while we are focusing on meal prep.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3t8IzUlT-_Q/WNFjhNubj7I/AAAAAAADRSs/vJ9cHyRfdFkjmh4Wap3UYX3i1AZmHRIggCLcB/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3t8IzUlT-_Q/WNFjhNubj7I/AAAAAAADRSs/vJ9cHyRfdFkjmh4Wap3UYX3i1AZmHRIggCLcB/s640/IMG_0324.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then, if he gets bored (or isn't tired) we put him in his high chair so he can still be part of the action. &nbsp;We usually give him a snack (tonight it was the core of an apple) so that he is entertained while we finish dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PXJfn7qg0Dk/WNFjhBiuQXI/AAAAAAADRSo/f4OgU41g-bEQuk81IFfkv5i-vyyVNR1MwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PXJfn7qg0Dk/WNFjhBiuQXI/AAAAAAADRSo/f4OgU41g-bEQuk81IFfkv5i-vyyVNR1MwCLcB/s640/IMG_0326.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uoHElxj6N_4/WNFl-6XJT3I/AAAAAAADRTk/0768rqVANMULNnilM2HwCAnhJk22QvPkACLcB/s1600/IMG_0334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uoHElxj6N_4/WNFl-6XJT3I/AAAAAAADRTk/0768rqVANMULNnilM2HwCAnhJk22QvPkACLcB/s640/IMG_0334.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The 360 cup is so cool for babies learning how to drink from cups! &nbsp;You don't have to tip it in order for them to get water. &nbsp;It has a part inside that brings the water up, like a really flexible straw, from no matter where they are holding it! &nbsp;It can be flat on a surface and they'll still get water. &nbsp;It is our FAVORITE cup!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N1ZZceoaXjE/WNFl_FkurOI/AAAAAAADRTw/JUBevoERV_EpGfvbVj2xVsSI4j9-0GrnwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N1ZZceoaXjE/WNFl_FkurOI/AAAAAAADRTw/JUBevoERV_EpGfvbVj2xVsSI4j9-0GrnwCLcB/s640/IMG_0340.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cup strap is AWESOME. &nbsp;Babies (especially this boy) love to throw their stuff off of their high chair, this Nuby strap keeps it still attached so he can easily pull it back up to take a drink!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sG_5BUI6-SE/WNFl_JPMMUI/AAAAAAADRT4/8Wy501E6vYkoYSMPaIxhxrenx_XAfKB7ACLcB/s1600/IMG_0348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sG_5BUI6-SE/WNFl_JPMMUI/AAAAAAADRT4/8Wy501E6vYkoYSMPaIxhxrenx_XAfKB7ACLcB/s640/IMG_0348.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-STLXkmybtao/WNFl918FxiI/AAAAAAADRTc/2ETrxSg9qDkCCRWGCdt5TJGOE_iCYE2cQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-STLXkmybtao/WNFl918FxiI/AAAAAAADRTc/2ETrxSg9qDkCCRWGCdt5TJGOE_iCYE2cQCLcB/s640/IMG_0328.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J8Ew7LM-J7E/WNFl9gcySXI/AAAAAAADRTU/l9VWkzplPIYztKTZnkTL9AWdIkdd_U_fQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J8Ew7LM-J7E/WNFl9gcySXI/AAAAAAADRTU/l9VWkzplPIYztKTZnkTL9AWdIkdd_U_fQCLcB/s640/IMG_0330.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white;">Then dad comes home from the store and things get crazy (as always):</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KFOdhGOKIgA/WNFkrM5M4nI/AAAAAAADRTA/wHfTzMRNXig9cMeU_LlVZP6zq5xyW2tXwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KFOdhGOKIgA/WNFkrM5M4nI/AAAAAAADRTA/wHfTzMRNXig9cMeU_LlVZP6zq5xyW2tXwCLcB/s640/IMG_0343.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gqs7hfezZlE/WNFkrCRaQdI/AAAAAAADRTE/x0KNNzrm24waU12fRB_8c8J-3RubAR_1wCLcB/s1600/IMG_0346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gqs7hfezZlE/WNFkrCRaQdI/AAAAAAADRTE/x0KNNzrm24waU12fRB_8c8J-3RubAR_1wCLcB/s640/IMG_0346.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BUfGCrFcBgU/WNFkrFcQEgI/AAAAAAADRS8/kGb6fPco0dAS_HT08O2AlXXi3eBUlknNACLcB/s1600/IMG_0347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BUfGCrFcBgU/WNFkrFcQEgI/AAAAAAADRS8/kGb6fPco0dAS_HT08O2AlXXi3eBUlknNACLcB/s640/IMG_0347.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Success! &nbsp;Tonight she wanted spaghetti with meat but no sauce, cheese and butter. &nbsp;Easy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AQpJly6XHAY/WNFkrYoEM7I/AAAAAAADRTI/8B0Nb68ij9Ydwxke9EWRbZu_yJ4CjoiwQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AQpJly6XHAY/WNFkrYoEM7I/AAAAAAADRTI/8B0Nb68ij9Ydwxke9EWRbZu_yJ4CjoiwQCLcB/s640/IMG_0351.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The purple water bottle pictured is Nuby's New Thirsty Kids Flip it Water Canteen. &nbsp;We LOVE it, perfect for your active toddler and Indy can drink out of it too! &nbsp;It is BPA free, no spill, and has an easy press button for opening. &nbsp;A great addition to your cup collection and perfect for attaching to backpacks and taking on adventures!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mZtXg-dqXpw/WNFl-wu3Z8I/AAAAAAADRTg/gjW_5b2pu5IFaK8lSaUPCyH3NOcZup39QCLcB/s1600/IMG_0338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mZtXg-dqXpw/WNFl-wu3Z8I/AAAAAAADRTg/gjW_5b2pu5IFaK8lSaUPCyH3NOcZup39QCLcB/s640/IMG_0338.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Indy will eat whatever we put in front of him and LOVES spaghetti night:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6LIwjGYRD4/WNFl_Z23ehI/AAAAAAADRT8/1bga82Q6JocBZCWp4mlab3DNHJLQZ-j7gCEw/s1600/IMG_0353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6LIwjGYRD4/WNFl_Z23ehI/AAAAAAADRT8/1bga82Q6JocBZCWp4mlab3DNHJLQZ-j7gCEw/s640/IMG_0353.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Seriously, how did I get spaghetti sauce on my foot?!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you want to win your own Nuby 360 Comfort Cup and Keepeez Supper Gripper Cup Strap, head over to my <a href="https://instagram.com/allisonpants">Instagram</a> to enter to win! &nbsp;For an extra entry, comment below on how this cup and strap would make dinner time easier at your house! &nbsp;(Giveaway ends on 3/26 at 11:59pm, US Residents only, winner will be announced on here and on Instagram post.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zBukdtZ_Q-w/WNGTAX6kvRI/AAAAAAADRUI/PsFXZFbpVdEdg3mcpjiK2r9YSv9kOGe6ACLcB/s1600/facebook_reviewgiveaway91.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zBukdtZ_Q-w/WNGTAX6kvRI/AAAAAAADRUI/PsFXZFbpVdEdg3mcpjiK2r9YSv9kOGe6ACLcB/s640/facebook_reviewgiveaway91.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our dinner time routine probably looks a lot like yours. &nbsp;We are all just barely hanging in there by 6/7pm at night, us included. &nbsp;Thanks for following along, love to all of you! &nbsp;:)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-64351511625319385642017-03-21T09:27:00.002-07:002017-03-21T09:27:37.525-07:00Spring Break on Coronado IslandWe headed to our fave vacation spot this past week to spend Spring Break - Coronado Island. &nbsp;We had the BEST time just focusing on family and enjoying being together. &nbsp;It was a much needed vacation and we came back recharged, refreshed and connected - I loved it. &nbsp;Check out our adventures (and subscribe to us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSsyDnNc6b79nt1PJa59otA">YouTube</a>!):<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DGAnnRrib8Q" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-85506885075424134712017-03-03T07:00:00.000-07:002017-03-03T08:34:20.282-07:00Best Toys for 1 Year Olds - Diapers.com Gift Card Giveaway!I am partnering with Nakturnal to offer you a gift card for $50 to Diapers.com! &nbsp;Read my post to find out how to enter! &nbsp;(Contest ends 3/12/17 at 11:59pm MST.)<br /><br />I am exploring the <a href="https://www.diapers.com/l/best-toys-for-1-year-olds">best toys for 1 year olds</a>, for Indy's birthday coming in May. &nbsp;I have found a couple of articles with toy suggestions, like this one from <a href="https://www.mykidneedsthat.com/best-toys-gifts-for-1-year-old-boys/">My Kid Needs That</a> and this one from <a href="http://www.parents.com/holiday/christmas/gifts/best-gifts-for-one-year-olds/">Parents Magazine</a>. &nbsp;His interests are so different from Lemon's, and he is so bored with all of her baby toys that we saved for him, ha!<br /><br />Indy's favorite is still playing with tags, or anything that has hanging parts/pieces. &nbsp;He explores everything with his little index finger sticking out, it's the cutest thing! &nbsp;We also just bought him his first "car," a musical fire truck, it's so cute how much he loves it. &nbsp;He also just learned to army crawl, really fast, so he likes to get into everything; something Lemon never did. &nbsp;I watched him touch a plug about 10 times the other day, he knocked over the dog's water dish (all over himself) and got stuck in the crack of the bed (awake) while just playing around. &nbsp;Boys! &nbsp;I feel like I need to start bolting everything to the wall, just in case. &nbsp;Ugh.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NO5BUp12ySk/WLhzAhVPOeI/AAAAAAADRAk/HClrzJSGsQIg7EAtOjEiQ10KU_Ah_tjLwCLcB/s1600/IMG_6767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NO5BUp12ySk/WLhzAhVPOeI/AAAAAAADRAk/HClrzJSGsQIg7EAtOjEiQ10KU_Ah_tjLwCLcB/s640/IMG_6767.JPG" width="556" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Squeeze n' Squeak lion, upper left, can be found <a href="https://www.diapers.com/p/nuby-squeeze-n-squeak-0-0-1304140?sku=NY-400&amp;qid=1640384187&amp;sr=1-72">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KZXIeip-Ypw/WLiAuaF6fII/AAAAAAADRBA/3dix37C5mb49_qfpq5qWGJ5FhY6QdKXmwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KZXIeip-Ypw/WLiAuaF6fII/AAAAAAADRBA/3dix37C5mb49_qfpq5qWGJ5FhY6QdKXmwCLcB/s640/IMG_7952.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love <a href="http://www.mybtoys.com/">B Toys</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QDTgeg4y2dM/WLiAubDri2I/AAAAAAADRBE/y3siNOSctC09LULcWPyZn9_tVP9mHHNIgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QDTgeg4y2dM/WLiAubDri2I/AAAAAAADRBE/y3siNOSctC09LULcWPyZn9_tVP9mHHNIgCLcB/s640/IMG_7953.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anything with parts is fun for him, not for me to clean up!</div><br />Toys for teething are great for a 1 year old, and the Nuby Nana Nubs is one of Indy's favorites! &nbsp;(Nuby also makes a similar product that is available <a href="https://www.diapers.com/p/nuby-silicone-teether-with-bristles-assorted-colors-styles-0-months-349182?sku=NY-274&amp;qid=1452575466&amp;sr=1-12">here</a>.) &nbsp;Anything with bristles to use as a gum massager is perfect for him, he'll drool and chew on it for hours.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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:)<br /><br />Allison<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-16237671557134069582017-02-10T15:36:00.000-07:002017-02-10T15:36:08.733-07:00Dear IndianaDear Indiana,<br /><br />I am sorry this is the first letter I've written to you, my beautiful baby boy, but life has gotten away from me. &nbsp;In caring for you and your sister, I've let the past 8 months slip by - where did they go? &nbsp;I have SO enjoyed this time with you, and never knew I could love a baby so much. &nbsp;You have made me whole, complete and now I want to have a million more babies all just like you. &nbsp;I never knew a baby could be so easy, thank you for showing me how to have fun, as a mama of a newborn.<br /><br />You were an easy baby from the beginning, you loved to sleep and loved your mama (and her boobs) even more. &nbsp;You still love both of these things, you go to bed nursing every night. &nbsp;You don't mind being held by anyone, and are just so easy going and laid back. &nbsp;You are so good at playing by yourself, entertaining yourself and are just content sitting and watching. &nbsp;You are so observant, always watching and looking around, soaking in this crazy family of yours. <br /><br />I love it when you complain. &nbsp;You never cry, just complain, and when I hear it in the middle of the night, roll over and comfort you, I just smile. &nbsp;I will miss your little complaining, whimpering noises when you grow out of them, oh so much. &nbsp;You only cry at night, or right before nap time, when you've finally had enough, you're tired and you want me all to yourself. &nbsp;You are so good at sharing me with your sister all day, but I love our one on one time, laying together the most.<br /><br />Thank you for being an easy baby. &nbsp;I never knew what it was like to enjoy being a mama to a baby, until now. &nbsp;You are so snuggly, cuddly and just want to be with people (and lay on them), or sit with a boob in your mouth. &nbsp;You also love watching movies with a boob near you, so you can watch, then nurse, then watch, then nurse. &nbsp;You love movies, just like your sister. &nbsp;I will never forget taking you to Trolls for the first time, you yelled/screamed so loud the entire time and were up watching the whole movie - you loved it and it was SO funny. &nbsp;You crack us up all day long.<br /><br />I love that when you're excited you kick your legs, both at the same time, kind of like you are swimming in the air. &nbsp;You have the biggest smile on your face, whenever we look at our talk to you, and especially when I get home from work. &nbsp;You get SO excited to see me and want me to hold you, you complain if I walk by you to first wash my hands. &nbsp;The love you have for your mama is like no other, I never knew what it was like to be loved and needed so much. &nbsp;The love your sister has for me is the same but different, love from a little boy is something new/special altogether.<br /><br />You have said "ma ma ma" for a couple of months now, whenever you're tired or hungry. &nbsp;You babble other things constantly like "da da da" or "ba ba ba" but still don't know what they mean. &nbsp;We have been trying to teach you to wave, and some sign language, but nothing has stuck just yet; and I'm just enjoying these last couple of weeks of being a mama to a baby baby, and not necessarily a baby that's learning or doing too much just yet. &nbsp;I'm not ready for you, my last baby, to grow up.<br /><br />I was reading this blog the other day, about your sister growing up, and by 8 months she was crawling and pulling herself up to stand. &nbsp;You aren't doing either of these really, just this last week you started trying to pull yourself up on me (your Nani helped teach you this new trick), but you haven't mastered it yet. &nbsp;You are definitely just a happy little bear, content with how things are, not trying to do too much just yet. &nbsp;And, I'm happy this way, happy to snuggle you forever. &nbsp;I am not looking forward to a crawling, walking, talking boy. &nbsp;I love my little baby boy oh so much.<br /><br />When you smile it lights up a room. &nbsp;You smile with your whole face, ear to ear, and those two little teeth make it that much cuter. &nbsp;Your eyes are intoxicating, big and brown, and your long eyelashes - ugh. &nbsp;You have the same chubby cheeks as your sister (and me!) and you are just a chubby boy all around, I love all of your rolls and round belly and head. &nbsp;I love to kiss your cheeks, chin and neck and tickle you just to hear you crack up.<br /><br />You are so tolerant of your sister and her poking and prodding you. &nbsp;It takes a bit for you to complain and really get "mad" at her. &nbsp;I feel bad for you, always being messed with, but you have such an even temperament, it doesn't really seem to phase you much. &nbsp;4 year olds just don't know how to show their love, you can't blame her. &nbsp;She just can't wait until you can play with her, she loves to kiss, hug and snuggle you so much. &nbsp;You've just gotta learn to get away - but not yet!<br /><br />You are really good at eating, you pick things up, love trying new things and you even take bites and chew with those two bottom teeth. &nbsp;The other day you ate curry cauliflower and mushrooms, and your favorite food is dried pineapples and cottage cheese. &nbsp;I've fed you more things than I thought a baby could ever eat, and you normally enjoy them. &nbsp;You hate noodles, and Tylenol the most. &nbsp;It's so fun watching you take fist fulls of food, then take bites and work it around in your mouth. &nbsp;And, you love water, you'd drink water all day long if you could, you just suck it down. &nbsp;I have never met a baby who loves water so much.<br /><br />Laying down to nap with you, and going to bed with you at night, is my favorite. &nbsp;I've loved having you sleep with me, the past couple of weeks (since you've had a stuffy nose), and wish I could sleep with both you and your sister every single night (but she would definitely wake you up). &nbsp;You starfish out on the bed, both arms and legs out in all directions, and have just started to roll around in your sleep a bit more. &nbsp;Sometimes I find you on your side and when you roll on your tummy, you don't go back to bed, but instead complain until someone finds you and helps you, or sticks a boob in your mouth. &nbsp;You never unlatch, you haven't since you were little, you would stay latched all night if I didn't ninja roll away from you. &nbsp;You are such a mama's boy and I love it.<br /><br />I wasn't sure that I wanted another baby, but you completed me as a mother and our family. &nbsp;You were meant to be here, and I don't remember life without you. &nbsp;We often get in the car and say "Do we have Indy?" because you are so good, quiet and content; you never make a peep. &nbsp;We are so lucky to have you in our lives, I can't imagine my life without you. &nbsp;I never thought I wanted to have a little boy, man was I wrong. &nbsp;Boys are the best. &nbsp;I would say that I can't wait to see you grow up and become who you are going to be, but I can. &nbsp;I loved watching Lemon grow and loved every new age she came into; but with you, my last baby, I want time to stop. &nbsp;I don't want my baby to grow up, I don't want you to learn, grow and become a little person. &nbsp;It has been so much fun to have a baby around, I want to have a baby around, you as a baby, forever. &nbsp;Please never grow up.<br /><br />We love you Indiana. &nbsp;I'm sorry I haven't written more letters, posted more blogs or remembered to take monthly pictures for the past three months. &nbsp;But, it doesn't mean we love you any less. &nbsp;We are busy living our lives with you, spending time with you, snuggling you and soaking in every minute with you; too busy to write about it. &nbsp;I would cuddle you all day long if I could, and you would let me. &nbsp;You are the best baby, thank you for completing my life and teaching me to just have fun and relax, as a mother. &nbsp;You have forced us all to slow down and focus on our family more, and for that I am forever grateful. &nbsp;Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eY-EgVFKQ0I/WHP23nOS-mI/AAAAAAADQ6M/1xTL_ezPK84MHHmWxdiZPGdhkEbB_nJdACLcB/s1600/IMG_7288_hubba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eY-EgVFKQ0I/WHP23nOS-mI/AAAAAAADQ6M/1xTL_ezPK84MHHmWxdiZPGdhkEbB_nJdACLcB/s400/IMG_7288_hubba.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Today on Moms on Mondays I am happy to feature Rachel from Logan and Lenora! &nbsp;This mama makes the cutest, no nonsense, waterproof bags for moms. &nbsp;They are super lightweight, durable, no stress, stylish and cute. &nbsp;I don't know about you, but it seems like my purse always ends up weight - from a sippy or a wipes pack that opened up. &nbsp;This mama has the perfect solution, in a variety of super cute bags. &nbsp;Read about her company below and then go shop!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QZa7gFi_vdo/WHP5pyqy10I/AAAAAAADQ7I/FAqeIvNLUzIheYvxslIv1uazd4NFhLoRwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4480.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31O1eUUaQps/WHP5zpgZGyI/AAAAAAADQ7Q/iJlBiNkQC9cIFYrGUu8pJRlvxeOIKXpCwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4482%255B1%255D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31O1eUUaQps/WHP5zpgZGyI/AAAAAAADQ7Q/iJlBiNkQC9cIFYrGUu8pJRlvxeOIKXpCwCLcB/s400/IMG_4482%255B1%255D.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>What is the name of your shop and how can we find you?&nbsp;</b><br /><b><br /></b>Our shop is <a href="https://loganandlenora.com/">Logan and Lenora</a> and you can also find us on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Logan-Lenora/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_8202025011?ie=UTF8&amp;node=8202025011&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Logan+%2B+Lenora">Amazon</a> (and at Nordstrom soon!).<br /><br /><b>Tell us about what you make/sell in your shop.&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I design waterproof bags for moms - awesome and stylish "wet bags" that are designed as Hobos, Clutches, and Totes. Every mom can use "low maintenance" bags that are waterproof, washable, and versatile for all the stages of parenthood.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oQKHKR_hsZI/WHP3F0txcoI/AAAAAAADQ6o/h_Z1Ko6iHcwU7Or0jPSvtcuMS9uT6JMaQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oQKHKR_hsZI/WHP3F0txcoI/AAAAAAADQ6o/h_Z1Ko6iHcwU7Or0jPSvtcuMS9uT6JMaQCLcB/s640/IMG_4305.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lp5moN4YdFk/WHP2-KzNdcI/AAAAAAADQ6Q/-L-GybeZ2kktanNGbBOuxN1idTE46VXVACLcB/s1600/simple_clutch_uses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lp5moN4YdFk/WHP2-KzNdcI/AAAAAAADQ6Q/-L-GybeZ2kktanNGbBOuxN1idTE46VXVACLcB/s400/simple_clutch_uses.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kPPSU0Mch9o/WHP3FT5Ed8I/AAAAAAADQ6Y/pGiD8H4Teokqyz0Ip3RMKYhzz4ql2BCWACLcB/s1600/IMG_0255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kPPSU0Mch9o/WHP3FT5Ed8I/AAAAAAADQ6Y/pGiD8H4Teokqyz0Ip3RMKYhzz4ql2BCWACLcB/s400/IMG_0255.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K51jJNkOQgM/WHP3FYoC9eI/AAAAAAADQ6U/mQDZ0ki8izQsJUtAUYZ_kGYLkkH-NxCmQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K51jJNkOQgM/WHP3FYoC9eI/AAAAAAADQ6U/mQDZ0ki8izQsJUtAUYZ_kGYLkkH-NxCmQCLcB/s400/IMG_0311.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>How/why did you start making these products and open this shop?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I started designing waterproof bags in 2010 when I had my first son and decided to cloth diaper. I discovered "wet bags", and as a bag designer at my former job, I began sketching ideas for transforming the typical wet bag into a stylish accessory I would love to carry.<br /><br /><b>How long have you been in business?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Officially since 2013. From 2010-2013 I was on Etsy.<br /><br /><b>What is your background (college/career/etc.)?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I studied art in college, and then for 6 years worked with a refugee women's stitching project based in Kenya and Rwanda, designing bags and accessories. At heart I am an artist, and my favorite part of my job is designing new bag styles and prints.<br /><br /><b>Tell us a little bit about your family.&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I'm married to my best friend, Ben, who also works at Logan + Lenora now as the COO. We just celebrated our 10-year anniversary, and I'm so thankful to be able to live life and work alongside someone I love so much! We have three kids: Logan (6), Greyson (4), and Willow (1). Our life feels very full, but I wouldn't have it any other way.<br /><b><br /></b><b>How does this company help your family? Or you?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Now that Ben and I both work for Logan + Lenora, our family is 100% supported by my business. I never would have imagined that happening back when I first started designing and selling these bags in 2010. Aside from financially, L+L has allowed Ben and I to both be around our kids more and have a healthier work/life balance. And we love our work!<br /><br /><b>Did you ever think you'd be doing this?​ What did you think you'd be doing instead?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I always dreamed of designing my own products, but I never thought it would get this far. For awhile I thought I'd still be living in East Africa, but who knows. Maybe that will weave back in at some point.<br /><br /><b>Does anyone help you with your shop?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />My husband is COO, Sophie runs our customer care and warehouse, and we work with a team of sewers here in Denver to make all the bags.<br /><br /><b>How do you find time to run your shop and create products?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />With a lot of help. We have an amazing nanny who plays with Willow while we work during the day, and then Ben and I trade off afternoons once the boys are off school. And sometimes, I put in more hours once the kids are in bed. Having my own business means always being on-call, the work is never-ending.<br /><br /><b>What do you love about this business?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I love designing for other moms. I know how crazy life can be with kids, and the importance of maintaining a sense of self while caring for other human beings. Those are themes that are woven into our marketing and bag designs - focusing on mom and designing for her, while keeping in mind things like waterproof and washable that help simplify her day-to-day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4NE8iQ9q19M/WHP3GJv5oYI/AAAAAAADQ6s/x6NGjYRzXScucBwhdfMLMtn8vgjAaJPgQCLcB/s1600/boho_hobo_white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4NE8iQ9q19M/WHP3GJv5oYI/AAAAAAADQ6s/x6NGjYRzXScucBwhdfMLMtn8vgjAaJPgQCLcB/s400/boho_hobo_white.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jjr34027iU0/WHP3FmYMMsI/AAAAAAADQ6g/rnu_a2J3hzUnRz05bJx5S6titQniqbUAwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jjr34027iU0/WHP3FmYMMsI/AAAAAAADQ6g/rnu_a2J3hzUnRz05bJx5S6titQniqbUAwCLcB/s400/IMG_0712.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WoGnrUpZGTg/WHP3FgoSngI/AAAAAAADQ6k/KRk6QXUBKQYzdSwM-EOBEjbFdqHbiYrwwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4182_white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WoGnrUpZGTg/WHP3FgoSngI/AAAAAAADQ6k/KRk6QXUBKQYzdSwM-EOBEjbFdqHbiYrwwCLcB/s400/IMG_4182_white.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>What is the most challenging part of this business?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />It takes a lot of time and energy to create something new. And with a young family it can feel overwhelming. I have to be patient with myself and allow myself time to be a mom first, entrepreneur second.<br /><br /><b>Where do you see your shop in the future?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I hope to see Logan + Lenora become a mainstream brand that moms love and respect, and go to for everyday bags to help organize and simplify mommyhood.<br /><br /><b>Tell us your favorite product or your most favorite thing you've created?</b><br /><br />I love our Waterproof Wristlet Clutch, and now with the little gold tassel. It just makes me happy, and I carry one all the time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23qZaia2EhM/WHP3FWpXc8I/AAAAAAADQ6c/cDfAmp0fAZUpguYT23ELP6Hxy986mke-gCLcB/s1600/IMG_0400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23qZaia2EhM/WHP3FWpXc8I/AAAAAAADQ6c/cDfAmp0fAZUpguYT23ELP6Hxy986mke-gCLcB/s400/IMG_0400.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Do you have any advice for future mom-entrepreneurs?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Follow your dreams, and if you have an idea try it out! But remember it’s a learning process, and it’s good for your ideas and designs to evolve as you begin executing. It may end up looking very different than you originally thought. And, it all takes time.<br /><br /><b>What are some of YOUR favorite shops/products, besides your own?&nbsp;</b><br /><br />I love <a href="https://www.urbanoreganics.com/">Urban Oreganics</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/marleysmonsters">Marley's Monsters</a>, <a href="https://mamaandlittle.com/">Mama and Little</a>, <a href="https://theblueberryhill.com/">The Blueberry Hill</a>, <a href="http://www.ezpzfun.com/">EZPZ</a>, <a href="https://www.juneandjanuary.com/">June and January</a>, <a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/">Sloomb</a>, <a href="https://fawndesign.com/">Fawn Design</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://briarhandmade.com/">Briar Handmade</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;just to name a few. &nbsp;:)<br /><br />Thanks Rachel, loved having you! &nbsp; :)<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-8404819653750741342016-12-23T11:08:00.002-07:002016-12-23T11:08:57.172-07:00The Nibbler & Miracle Mat - Nuby ReviewFeeding a baby is super messy, I forgot just how messy it is. &nbsp;You have to give them a bath after, you have no other choice, and if you have a busy night ahead, it's just easier not to give them any solids because why deal with the hassle? <br /><br />I &nbsp;was excited to try out The Nibbler, a Nuby product, that is perfect for baby's first fruits and veggies. &nbsp;We put a couple of pieces of strawberry in Indy's and then gave it to him, hoping it would be less messy than giving him chunks of sweet potatoes or bananas. &nbsp;Boy were we wrong! &nbsp;He left the scene of the strawberry looking like a vampire, it was hilariously messy!<br /><br />I'm not sure if he liked it, babies always seem to act the same when trying new foods - sour face, spitting it out, moving it around with their tongue, and then gagging. &nbsp;But, he did like his Nuby Nibbler! &nbsp;I think it's so great so that they don't get huge chunks of food, but you also don't have to mush anything up. &nbsp;You can just cut it, put it in there, and then give it to them and the mesh does the work for you.<br /><br />I like this particular product because it has a cover, so you can save whatever is in there (or keep germs out until use), and it's super easy to clean, easier than any other product like it. &nbsp;It comes apart, you clean the pieces, and then it's really simple to put them all back together. &nbsp;It was also great for Indy to grip, he had no trouble holding on to it and using it. &nbsp;Get one for your babe on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-Nibbler-Colors-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0018EHTH4">Amazon</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PcS7UzI-qPI/WFqdKuFIMQI/AAAAAAADQEA/_ACaxF0Uox4IROP_Iv2jnWQJaLrsqntUgCLcB/s640/IMG_2785.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-adO0HmCUn14/WFqdK_M1hMI/AAAAAAADQEE/ufVnc0QIZwso4hjBnBYeaXotJF0Dgs1FQCLcB/s1600/IMG_2786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-adO0HmCUn14/WFqdK_M1hMI/AAAAAAADQEE/ufVnc0QIZwso4hjBnBYeaXotJF0Dgs1FQCLcB/s640/IMG_2786.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Indy is a bit small, and new to food, to use our Nuby Sure Grip Miracle Mat. &nbsp;It says it's for 6 months and up but I couldn't think of three things to put in it, and he's into just pushing stuff around on his high chair, so I let Lemon try it out instead.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It has a non slip base, three sections, is a plate and place mat in one, is silicone (easy to wipe and dishwasher safe) and is BPA free. &nbsp;A couple of my friends had mats like these when their babes were one and I always wanted one, they seemed like such a good idea when your toddler wants to just throw their food (and plate) on the floor. &nbsp;I can't wait to use it when Indy hits that stage!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8qK3bT91hEM/WF1oARldoiI/AAAAAAADQE0/MRoRQPyeuhYPDUao7v_b8k60U9KqajPIgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8qK3bT91hEM/WF1oARldoiI/AAAAAAADQE0/MRoRQPyeuhYPDUao7v_b8k60U9KqajPIgCLcB/s640/IMG_7812.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I8RTPk61CG4/WF1nuKLl0OI/AAAAAAADQEk/M1w9fc2fF3IJq29J9Tp4osp33uRIXnRTQCEw/s1600/IMG_0412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I8RTPk61CG4/WF1nuKLl0OI/AAAAAAADQEk/M1w9fc2fF3IJq29J9Tp4osp33uRIXnRTQCEw/s640/IMG_0412.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lemon loved it and loved making her brother look at her new plate!&nbsp; Ha!</div></div><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-70951785831280390362016-12-23T11:04:00.000-07:002016-12-23T11:04:17.396-07:00Elf on the Shelf - Week ThreeMore elf fun this week with Daphne and Cookie!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 11th:</span><br /><br />Lemon waited weeks for this one, she loved it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PAoEvgzxpcI/WFgfvvv_7xI/AAAAAAADQCY/9UlxDwVeR-Iq9ynrFObDDITpo3FMDQdxwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PAoEvgzxpcI/WFgfvvv_7xI/AAAAAAADQCY/9UlxDwVeR-Iq9ynrFObDDITpo3FMDQdxwCLcB/s640/IMG_2013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 12th:</span><br /><br />I asked Ian to do one and this is what he came up with, dads!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LeeZ4E04ZCI/WFggeP_J4cI/AAAAAAADQCg/HBfQ9ayiWWMroURKrlbGqxC9l2H7QIp7ACLcB/s1600/IMG_2007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LeeZ4E04ZCI/WFggeP_J4cI/AAAAAAADQCg/HBfQ9ayiWWMroURKrlbGqxC9l2H7QIp7ACLcB/s640/IMG_2007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ccecv6fydc/WFggeM-ygbI/AAAAAAADQCk/783vMNo775AMUNgFkwLdGcKfk5Crh5rwwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ccecv6fydc/WFggeM-ygbI/AAAAAAADQCk/783vMNo775AMUNgFkwLdGcKfk5Crh5rwwCLcB/s640/IMG_2017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">December 13th:</span><br /><br />Lemon cried, she DID NOT appreciate the mustaches. &nbsp;:)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WulA5aRAJSY/WFggo8j77-I/AAAAAAADQCs/Msvuvhv_AhE6463IeAQa68SNph5VqrxIQCLcB/s1600/IMG_2046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WulA5aRAJSY/WFggo8j77-I/AAAAAAADQCs/Msvuvhv_AhE6463IeAQa68SNph5VqrxIQCLcB/s640/IMG_2046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jiZIO3-n8Xo/WFggo9aXAhI/AAAAAAADQC0/_g2aZCixj3wYuOiyQwrplYtIK4x5InafQCLcB/s640/IMG_2057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 14th:</span><br /><br />The first one in Indy's room!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZiLqwGta20/WFggxNKskBI/AAAAAAADQC4/kvEcWZGjMF0_mToKoOS9e6h8ASLUxmmBACLcB/s1600/IMG_2141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZiLqwGta20/WFggxNKskBI/AAAAAAADQC4/kvEcWZGjMF0_mToKoOS9e6h8ASLUxmmBACLcB/s640/IMG_2141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jyBxxfDvCyw/WFggxJYdwrI/AAAAAAADQC8/C0UOeVQpBH8SOt6bN-BeGi-Rs5teYowBwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jyBxxfDvCyw/WFggxJYdwrI/AAAAAAADQC8/C0UOeVQpBH8SOt6bN-BeGi-Rs5teYowBwCLcB/s640/IMG_2142.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 15th:</span><br /><br />We frosted cookies the day before together . . .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zbSSXRZ8efM/WFgg3y9OmBI/AAAAAAADQDI/Kng0s4z0oLQ4wg2Jh8nhAIsstzDdd8wKgCLcB/s640/IMG_2188.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 16th:</span><br /><br />Lemon spent the night at Nani's so Nani Elf came this morning:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vO_VvtjSXWo/WFgg-iX58uI/AAAAAAADQDM/BVCLd-x5Yf4lvPEtyF8YwpWz0jhZkf_GwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vO_VvtjSXWo/WFgg-iX58uI/AAAAAAADQDM/BVCLd-x5Yf4lvPEtyF8YwpWz0jhZkf_GwCLcB/s640/IMG_2729.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 17th:</span><br /><br />This one took her forever to find!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNUGAlx1LFY/WFghcKl_8hI/AAAAAAADQDc/_mU7sh5eu38IMpU2odotQID8WcyCt4fIACLcB/s640/IMG_2492.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And a week of Lemon finding the elves, on video!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jU8aqmL8s5A" width="560"></iframe>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;<img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-39197330010667631642016-12-19T09:41:00.001-07:002016-12-19T09:41:58.602-07:00Santa Pictures with Indy & LemonWe visited our favorite Santa station this year, at the mall, and were surprised to see it was a different Santa than we were used to! &nbsp;He was sweet though and Lemon told him all about how she wanted a Lalaloopsy bike this year for Christmas (who knew?!). <br /><br />Indy was great, even though he was sleepy, and smiled a whole bunch but the kid taking the pictures missed every single one. &nbsp;Ugh! &nbsp;We even went back a second time to capture some smiles and every time he smiled the kid took the picture a second too late. &nbsp;It does not cost them anything to hold that button down and snap away, we were so mad! &nbsp;The smiliest baby on the planet and we didn't get a single smiling picture. &nbsp;So annoying.<br /><br />They turned out ok, hopefully next year will be better (although that might be the one where Indy cries!). &nbsp;Did you guys get any good Santa pics this year? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1k_M6hOzh5o/WFBQjmCvl-I/AAAAAAADQAE/SWwuOavUehwSGXjQyr8_Ov3L0m4hnb0QQCLcB/s640/IMG_1623.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">December 9th:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dwEBIg9tiTY/WFBQpuvjebI/AAAAAAADQAM/Lux5olWkpgUmFvWWr8qw9N7unybWtd1lwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dwEBIg9tiTY/WFBQpuvjebI/AAAAAAADQAM/Lux5olWkpgUmFvWWr8qw9N7unybWtd1lwCLcB/s640/IMG_2011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j56tk_ZA3SA/WFBQpnk435I/AAAAAAADQAI/8YRdNqMPNXE-mRd7EIArAKweb44T5mi9gCLcB/s1600/IMG_2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j56tk_ZA3SA/WFBQpnk435I/AAAAAAADQAI/8YRdNqMPNXE-mRd7EIArAKweb44T5mi9gCLcB/s640/IMG_2016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">December 10th:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IzL4i7z3mHI/WFBQ381tbGI/AAAAAAADQAU/WnnFCvxaflQhMgYhyQzrguUFQjRv7kufwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1665.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IzL4i7z3mHI/WFBQ381tbGI/AAAAAAADQAU/WnnFCvxaflQhMgYhyQzrguUFQjRv7kufwCLcB/s640/IMG_1665.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XyJEXu2Ka8/WFBQ3pmUp4I/AAAAAAADQAQ/R9ZaBB8LUPc29UN8oR0DsRfO0xjBfcnzwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XyJEXu2Ka8/WFBQ3pmUp4I/AAAAAAADQAQ/R9ZaBB8LUPc29UN8oR0DsRfO0xjBfcnzwCLcB/s640/IMG_1666.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And a video of her finding the elves all week:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m38R4cQmHwA" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-69088431653999686782016-12-08T10:14:00.001-07:002016-12-08T11:21:40.915-07:00Elf on the Shelf - Week OneWell guys, Daphne is back again another year and this time she's brought a friend - Indy's elf, Cookie! <br /><br />I am SO TIRED and doing these elves with two kids is no joke, but I've somehow made it through the first almost two weeks, agh! <br /><br />Here are their adventures from last week:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday 12/1:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SevOdMlEJrY/WEmMS6bpYNI/AAAAAAADP9E/VIxDhE6ujVIIcy9913dTtvfMKFIJCv1IwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SevOdMlEJrY/WEmMS6bpYNI/AAAAAAADP9E/VIxDhE6ujVIIcy9913dTtvfMKFIJCv1IwCLcB/s640/IMG_1138.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Friday 12/2:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Le3sBSE7Qis/WEmMQ4RXyMI/AAAAAAADP9A/5Rdz2RgGbasjkvs2hFDf31ccQcGCv0NSACLcB/s1600/IMG_1152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Le3sBSE7Qis/WEmMQ4RXyMI/AAAAAAADP9A/5Rdz2RgGbasjkvs2hFDf31ccQcGCv0NSACLcB/s640/IMG_1152.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vfO98dfDIQc/WEmMQ8Gi8cI/AAAAAAADP88/shRZzwH4AWYVglaugPZPeFZfKBxwjBy2gCLcB/s1600/IMG_1153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vfO98dfDIQc/WEmMQ8Gi8cI/AAAAAAADP88/shRZzwH4AWYVglaugPZPeFZfKBxwjBy2gCLcB/s640/IMG_1153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9l-eDeAdzg/WEmMXsGZ3UI/AAAAAAADP9M/K_O8lezcaHQppAoplYKEmRShAuk_YBAuACLcB/s1600/IMG_1166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9l-eDeAdzg/WEmMXsGZ3UI/AAAAAAADP9M/K_O8lezcaHQppAoplYKEmRShAuk_YBAuACLcB/s640/IMG_1166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday 12/3:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1AYLdg55EY/WEmMaKMcU_I/AAAAAAADP9Q/Rl9Q1H3wE-oXurSSlAGQBxjzGrxXvtH5QCLcB/s1600/IMG_1252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1AYLdg55EY/WEmMaKMcU_I/AAAAAAADP9Q/Rl9Q1H3wE-oXurSSlAGQBxjzGrxXvtH5QCLcB/s640/IMG_1252.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_jShsQA3ws/WEmMcKWkx1I/AAAAAAADP9U/lywETeJhYZAw0ZO-MyNeTqnvdIcM4mtKgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_jShsQA3ws/WEmMcKWkx1I/AAAAAAADP9U/lywETeJhYZAw0ZO-MyNeTqnvdIcM4mtKgCLcB/s640/IMG_1254.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 12/4:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAuaLDNVeoI/WEmMeUbfdLI/AAAAAAADP9Y/-tD1e5g4mKAJyuwHjDqNpj9RTEvNe-F6QCLcB/s1600/IMG_1404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAuaLDNVeoI/WEmMeUbfdLI/AAAAAAADP9Y/-tD1e5g4mKAJyuwHjDqNpj9RTEvNe-F6QCLcB/s640/IMG_1404.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rVhxJN3kRs/WEmMiWA2FQI/AAAAAAADP9g/9cyaMJBbQNE6HqqnDuufIyVig21KuWtcACLcB/s1600/IMG_1406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rVhxJN3kRs/WEmMiWA2FQI/AAAAAAADP9g/9cyaMJBbQNE6HqqnDuufIyVig21KuWtcACLcB/s640/IMG_1406.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Monday 12/5:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqQjswEjNpI/WEmjGkG_9ZI/AAAAAAADP-I/-4UlzjiWX50smBgDkMUazmUq-tWR2mwZwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqQjswEjNpI/WEmjGkG_9ZI/AAAAAAADP-I/-4UlzjiWX50smBgDkMUazmUq-tWR2mwZwCLcB/s640/IMG_1463.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zE5roDVy7nw/WEmjaTxkUuI/AAAAAAADP-U/h5Q4FeP4qdkQUcWx4iw0TYSGY4GaA_TjwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1464.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zE5roDVy7nw/WEmjaTxkUuI/AAAAAAADP-U/h5Q4FeP4qdkQUcWx4iw0TYSGY4GaA_TjwCLcB/s640/IMG_1464.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iywPvLLfIjo/WEmjdpSVMrI/AAAAAAADP-Y/FS5EH_wW9bQD9JBkjaSqfdojsuespIwjwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iywPvLLfIjo/WEmjdpSVMrI/AAAAAAADP-Y/FS5EH_wW9bQD9JBkjaSqfdojsuespIwjwCLcB/s640/IMG_1507.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />And a video compilation of Lemon finding the elf (elves) every morning throughout the week:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aosoKcMSN7I" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you're in need of ideas, I recorded (and blogged) Daphne's (the elf's) adventures over the past two years at our house! &nbsp;You can find the videos <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ed5UlvrJGhA66fuvSWXkcjA5Mg4L5ah">here</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ed5UlvrJGgPaUIYRBFpEZM2uldQkkD3">here</a>. &nbsp;:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-69493597031447021742016-12-08T09:14:00.001-07:002016-12-08T09:14:39.681-07:00Indy's First Foods - Nuby ReviewOver the past couple of weeks we have tried some different foods with our 6 month old guy, and he has been sort of ambivalent to all of them. &nbsp;Ha! &nbsp;Just like Lemon, at this age, I think he prefers nursing to anything else. &nbsp;But, it's so fun to try different things!<br /><br />So far he's had - bananas (first food), avocado and sweet potato, and he has licked some dried fig (from Ian). &nbsp;He seems to like banana the most and Lemon wants to try peas, maybe this weekend!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bananas (we tried Baby Led Weaning but it scared Ian too much):</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t5XtTcw3YAA/VYhn0Sn1FmI/AAAAAAABxXE/OUHQVX08w3g/s1600/IMG_2712_zpsaff387e1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t5XtTcw3YAA/VYhn0Sn1FmI/AAAAAAABxXE/OUHQVX08w3g/s400/IMG_2712_zpsaff387e1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7E4H8xDtSb0/WBuIAGeNUAI/AAAAAAADP2k/1Mln2KXCuJk1J4RAx6hxGey5WCfSHzingCLcB/s1600/BHP_Shooter-67.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7E4H8xDtSb0/WBuIAGeNUAI/AAAAAAADP2k/1Mln2KXCuJk1J4RAx6hxGey5WCfSHzingCLcB/s640/BHP_Shooter-67.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j9fevudi3mc/WBuIAMQ-NzI/AAAAAAADP2o/2B3dKMXnhqY8xzrwu6LhrQgj2_6htrKZwCLcB/s1600/BHP_Shooter-38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j9fevudi3mc/WBuIAMQ-NzI/AAAAAAADP2o/2B3dKMXnhqY8xzrwu6LhrQgj2_6htrKZwCLcB/s640/BHP_Shooter-38.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Today I am featuring Lindsey from <a href="http://elbebaby.com/">ELBE Baby</a>! &nbsp;She is a local where I live and once I saw her slings I just knew I had to have her on my blog! &nbsp;She has so many cute colors and they are all super comfy and light weight, perfect for our hot Arizona weather. &nbsp;I just love her business, read her post and then go shop!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWqBtTgEEHA/WCCpxN7_TLI/AAAAAAADP3g/h9PXxF5-rjcn_XJ6Tq8NsmBnMGVFzOOIgCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWqBtTgEEHA/WCCpxN7_TLI/AAAAAAADP3g/h9PXxF5-rjcn_XJ6Tq8NsmBnMGVFzOOIgCLcB/s400/FullSizeRender%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfxpOifncp4/WCCpxA4Je_I/AAAAAAADP3k/UGP0N8GcvXkQtnVdj0ZWXbpOpz6jWd01QCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="391" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfxpOifncp4/WCCpxA4Je_I/AAAAAAADP3k/UGP0N8GcvXkQtnVdj0ZWXbpOpz6jWd01QCLcB/s400/FullSizeRender%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yM-ssT31S2s/WCCpxDFp2wI/AAAAAAADP3o/x-ZKl0AmgUM2Zmqu7UIpT1jYkRh3sKcJgCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yM-ssT31S2s/WCCpxDFp2wI/AAAAAAADP3o/x-ZKl0AmgUM2Zmqu7UIpT1jYkRh3sKcJgCLcB/s400/FullSizeRender%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi! I’m Lindsey, the creator behind ELBE baby. ELBE is named after my two children Ellie and Beau. You can shop our <a href="http://elbebaby.com/">website</a> or my <a href="http://etsy.com/elbebaby">Etsy</a>. I also love to share product updates and showcase our beautiful parents babywearing on our <a href="http://instagram.com/elbebabyaz">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/elbebaby">Facebook</a> account.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have used so many different types of baby carriers but by far my favorite style, along with my kiddos favorite, have always been the ring sling. I set out to share that love with other parents who have yet to experience the sling.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DIFm7xyGKe0/WBuIBmaSCJI/AAAAAAADP2w/Ea-2TrjuUK8EBNUo3aFguXEHMp2Tanm9wCLcB/s1600/Elbe-65.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DIFm7xyGKe0/WBuIBmaSCJI/AAAAAAADP2w/Ea-2TrjuUK8EBNUo3aFguXEHMp2Tanm9wCLcB/s640/Elbe-65.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uyYiGG1b21I/WBuICGS1l5I/AAAAAAADP24/UbH2D7HGFXAt2CUWh0NSNsjfwXy9fEuvwCLcB/s1600/Elbe-72.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uyYiGG1b21I/WBuICGS1l5I/AAAAAAADP24/UbH2D7HGFXAt2CUWh0NSNsjfwXy9fEuvwCLcB/s640/Elbe-72.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I launched my website releasing my ring sling baby carrier line on Sept 1st, 2016. My passion is to share with other parents how you can make babywearing a fashionable experience. Our sling is not only functional, with an optional pocket for a cell phone, teething toys, pacifiers, etc., but also beautiful with our signature v-cut tail in a great selection of colors and rings. It was important that I make the sling more affordable for those who might not have the means to purchase some of the more expensive brands on the market without losing the quality. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before launching ELBE Baby, I opened an Etsy shop selling my own design of baby scarf bibs. I borrowed a sewing machine from my grandma and began playing around with my own pattern, and finally felt like I had found the design I was looking for. Being a perfectionist, I decided not to share my shop with anyone, except a few friends and family members because I wanted all my ducks in a row and to be very confident in my product first. &nbsp;During this process, my daughter was only a few months old, so I continued to use my ring sling baby carrier to get a lot of my work done. That’s when it hit me - I knew how passionate I was about babywearing and I wanted to share that passion with other mothers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I decided to change directions a bit and began my own design for a ring sling. I did an enormous amount of research, and went through the steps to ensure they were safe and followed all regulated safety standards. I wanted to make a product that would be aesthetically pleasing, and help moms feel beautiful and put together when babywearing. That way they’d have both the enormous benefits of keeping their baby in close connection to them, but also feel a sense of style. Knowing there are other brands out there, I sought ways to improve or differentiate myself from them. &nbsp;That is when I came up with the optional pocket, v-cut tail, and finding stylish color options. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvBT-e-Aj-w/WBuIAOMB-WI/AAAAAAADP2s/pgC8ke0ILVUoj7aaNZGykl1uuwZolIq7QCLcB/s1600/Elbe-207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvBT-e-Aj-w/WBuIAOMB-WI/AAAAAAADP2s/pgC8ke0ILVUoj7aaNZGykl1uuwZolIq7QCLcB/s640/Elbe-207.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before starting this business I went to college at Northern Arizona University and received my degree in Advertising and Public Relations. I worked in that field for 4 years and never felt passionate about my work. I decided to switch to Personal Training, after getting married in 2012, and absolutely loved making an impact in people’s lives through fitness. I continued as a Certified Personal Trainer until I was 9 months pregnant, and then decided to stay home full-time after my son was born in January 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After having my daughter in September of 2015, I began picking up sewing and really enjoyed using my creativity when I had some downtime during nap time. I feel like I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and began talking to a friend who I knew had a very successful business through Etsy. She gave me some encouragement and the courage to go for it!&nbsp; If I’m completely honest, I would never have guessed I would be into sewing! However, once I started, I fell in love with it and don’t think I’ll ever look back. I find it so peaceful and relaxing; and knowing I’m making things for other families to use and enjoy brings me so much joy! <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9bGvqXHrKxA/WBuH_A4fI_I/AAAAAAADP2g/fheJGBU1fyYEraoUphHE-oqjWDz0b7yaACLcB/s1600/BHP_Shooter-100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9bGvqXHrKxA/WBuH_A4fI_I/AAAAAAADP2g/fheJGBU1fyYEraoUphHE-oqjWDz0b7yaACLcB/s640/BHP_Shooter-100.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I opened this September my business took off in that first month, which was so exciting! It was a little overwhelming as well, so I had to quickly figure out how to have a work/life balance. My first job is motherhood, so I decided to make designated hours for my business and find childcare during the morning hours two days a week, and work most evenings except date night Friyay! I also found a seamstress who will start with me this November. She will be helping me build up inventory and fill orders. I am very excited to have her on my team and feel confident to try new and exciting ways to grow my business. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The ring slings are definitely my favorite product to make, but I will always have a very special place in my heart for the scarf bibs because those are the reason I got started in sewing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uF23-5V_Fzc/WBuICG9z41I/AAAAAAADP20/he9axq8UTsYaCCsPhGyd2BW4xEHvlTM6wCLcB/s1600/Elbe-94.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uF23-5V_Fzc/WBuICG9z41I/AAAAAAADP20/he9axq8UTsYaCCsPhGyd2BW4xEHvlTM6wCLcB/s640/Elbe-94.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If any of you are thinking about starting a small shop, I say write out two lists of goals. Long term / dream big goals and very small / day-to-day goals on how you will accomplish the long term goals. Most of us are mothers and we don’t have a lot of spare time - that’s okay. I am still learning to be okay with having limited time and putting so much pressure on myself to be perfect in every area of life but that will NEVER happen! Take small steps to accomplish your dreams. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My dream for ELBE baby is grand. I hope it can eventually grow to a place where I can hire other mothers, or women in need of jobs, and ignite a passion to promote functional and fashionable babywearing.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwBIXFpqpNM/WBuIFbbrJdI/AAAAAAADP3A/ASY2jhH67sAD53MPS8OyLHLrG_rKFaMFgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwBIXFpqpNM/WBuIFbbrJdI/AAAAAAADP3A/ASY2jhH67sAD53MPS8OyLHLrG_rKFaMFgCLcB/s640/IMG_9208.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLF9Kk3Ps0o/WBuIFQkvC2I/AAAAAAADP28/UW1cnpKiX8Qo2T6BE_hO4K7azOaf0doFgCLcB/s1600/elbebabyaz62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLF9Kk3Ps0o/WBuIFQkvC2I/AAAAAAADP28/UW1cnpKiX8Qo2T6BE_hO4K7azOaf0doFgCLcB/s640/elbebabyaz62.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am getting to know so many other small shops and feel so inspired everyday. I would like to give a shout out to Jennifer of</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://rocknoxx.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">Noxx</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I recently reconnected with her after being childhood friends, and she and her husband have built their small shop into a very successful business. She has been so generous with her time and resources in helping me get started. <a href="http://etsy.com/sweetlucyjack">SweetLucyJack</a>&nbsp;is another small shop that I absolutely love, mainly because I have seen the heart behind the shop - the owner, Christy. She and I met in a fabric store and immediately hit it off. I have since bought several of her items, and absolutely love her quality work! She too has been such a great support and encouragement to me as both a mother and small business owner.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As cliché as it sounds, I do feel so blessed to be raising little ones with my amazing husband, and being able to create a product that is so beneficial to families. Babywearing is such an important component. I want to go beyond the infant stage, and find a permanent place in a family's life, with my ring slings. Make babywearing an expression of your own personal style as well.&nbsp; I know firsthand the demands of parenthood, and what an amazing, challenging, humbling, joy filled job that is; but also how important it is for us to keep a sense of self.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you Lindsey, great to have you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-7283047465538161452016-11-01T06:00:00.000-07:002016-11-01T06:00:00.166-07:00Back to Work - A Message For My Family & From Lemon to MeOn my last night at home with my babies, I recorded a video for them.&nbsp; I wanted to let them know how proud I was of them and how much fun I had staying home the past 5 months.&nbsp; I didn't mean to cry the whole way through, but this mama's heart is currently broken from having to leave my two kiddos.&nbsp; I know it will all be ok and we'll find our new groove, but for now, it is just so sad!<br /><br />I'm off to school today, send me happy thoughts!!&nbsp; :)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Of3pGxiS1nE" width="560"></iframe> <br /><div style="text-align: left;">Lemon telling me how much she's going to miss me, yesterday:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/onFoFpGvdFs" width="560"></iframe>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;<img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-73050274342010639702016-10-24T22:16:00.002-07:002016-10-24T22:16:43.323-07:00Squeeze n' Squeak - Nuby Review4 months is a tough age for babies!&nbsp; They want to be stimulated but are too young to watch anything, grab anything really, sit up or eat - so what do you do with them?<br /><br />We were really lacking in the infant toy department, at our house, so I was so happy when I go the Nuby Squeeze n' Squeak lion toy.&nbsp; This is one of Indy's favorite toys!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6J8hgyuf7o/WA7qo6IrK6I/AAAAAAADP0M/st3F29xqZHQYkNmjoHPDVsFHtkl3xVJDACLcB/s1600/IMG_6767.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6J8hgyuf7o/WA7qo6IrK6I/AAAAAAADP0M/st3F29xqZHQYkNmjoHPDVsFHtkl3xVJDACLcB/s640/IMG_6767.JPG" width="558" /></a> </div><br />We have a bunch of plastic things that are too big or hard to grab, a bunch of teething things that are too big or too cold, and then some other things that are too soft for him to put in his mouth (too fuzzy).&nbsp; But this toy has it all!&nbsp; The dangling rings are easy to grab, the toy itself is small enough and lightweight for a baby to maneuver and get this&nbsp; - it squeaks!&nbsp; Indy absolutely LOVES the squeaking, it is ridiculous.&nbsp; He can't believe it and if I could squeak it all day for him, I would.<br /><br />This toy is just right for this age, perfect for grabbing, eating and stimulating enough with the squeaker.&nbsp; I am so happy we have it!&nbsp; Go get yours at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nuby-Squeeze-n-Squeak-Plush-Teether/38759494">Walmart</a> today, you need this toy in your life!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cULiT9Me23E/WA7qokjxL9I/AAAAAAADP0I/0lBVG-SagHw380TYmsLHt3dtF1VUNIaPgCLcB/s1600/IMG_5097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cULiT9Me23E/WA7qokjxL9I/AAAAAAADP0I/0lBVG-SagHw380TYmsLHt3dtF1VUNIaPgCLcB/s640/IMG_5097.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MTnsaBspbyI/WA7qo2RLF_I/AAAAAAADP0Q/I_R9htj_k4s7yheFESFL4e7902SJCw65ACLcB/s1600/IMG_5098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MTnsaBspbyI/WA7qo2RLF_I/AAAAAAADP0Q/I_R9htj_k4s7yheFESFL4e7902SJCw65ACLcB/s640/IMG_5098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-2718460348572824242016-10-19T22:18:00.001-07:002016-10-19T22:18:56.798-07:00Little Squirts & Little Submarine Bath Toys - Nuby Review<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ydx5WDEUDic/WAhS7-wXBaI/AAAAAAADPy0/wKSrp4sTpG0Yb_ZnrmMDNAe-Th2hBxN_QCLcB/s1600/IMG_6171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ydx5WDEUDic/WAhS7-wXBaI/AAAAAAADPy0/wKSrp4sTpG0Yb_ZnrmMDNAe-Th2hBxN_QCLcB/s640/IMG_6171.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><br />Over my birthday weekend we headed to Hotel Valley Ho to spend an evening sans kids and then the next day we headed back with the kids!&nbsp; We couldn't pass up the yummy breakfast, fountain pool and huge tub with Lemon, we knew she would just love them!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; </div>We brought along some toys so she, and Indy could play in the giant tub after swimming all day - Little Squirts and Little Submarine from Nuby.&nbsp; The squirts are 10 bath squirters, in different animal shapes (available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-10-Pack-Squirts-Assorted-Characters/dp/B013FWARZC">Amazon</a>) and the submarine swims by itself when you pull its string!&nbsp; Lemon has been asking me for a toy submarine so we had to try this one out!&nbsp; The string is super easy to pull, it's great for little hands to grab and is also available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-Little-Submarine-String-Colors/dp/B014VXO6LU">Amazon</a>.<br /><br />Lemon opened these toys before we even got in the tub and had them all named (and with silly voices) while we were getting ready for the bath.&nbsp; Indy loved the little animals and that he could grab them and try to get them in his mouth (not quite yet but soon!).&nbsp; They loved playing with them in the tub, they really are the cutest toys (and are BPA free so safe for your littles to play with).<br /><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mBtRUv-qMMw/WAhS8OS5nHI/AAAAAAADPy4/yXRhGo0P2MgPc3vU_6A4BA9IdSDirrtPACLcB/s1600/IMG_6173.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mBtRUv-qMMw/WAhS8OS5nHI/AAAAAAADPy4/yXRhGo0P2MgPc3vU_6A4BA9IdSDirrtPACLcB/s640/IMG_6173.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br />I highly recommend these fun, colorful bath toys from Nuby!&nbsp; We love them!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BixRqGjXNf4/WAhS8NRKcnI/AAAAAAADPy8/E748hwah2dgAsEQNv-SK_sLoAEal790DACLcB/s1600/IMG_6172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BixRqGjXNf4/WAhS8NRKcnI/AAAAAAADPy8/E748hwah2dgAsEQNv-SK_sLoAEal790DACLcB/s640/IMG_6172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-29611931219452023912016-09-14T21:54:00.004-07:002016-09-15T15:21:06.934-07:00"Go with the flow' with the Breastflow Starter Kit - Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-trZQBka8w/V9ooLSVqxbI/AAAAAAADPvk/vU6HvxnKzUQOZewh48ijZhNtwrbYqNyYgCLcB/s1600/IMG_3484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-trZQBka8w/V9ooLSVqxbI/AAAAAAADPvk/vU6HvxnKzUQOZewh48ijZhNtwrbYqNyYgCLcB/s640/IMG_3484.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>"Go with the flow," isn't that just the motto of motherhood?! &nbsp;I have definitely learned to go with the flow much more this time around, and wish that I had raised Lemon as I am raising Indy, with less stress and worry, and just a calmer attitude about everything. &nbsp;It just sucks you have no idea what you're doing the first time around, so you can't raise your first as your second, but man I wish I could have. &nbsp;I am totally having way more fun an it is so much easier the second time around. &nbsp;New mamas, just remember - they all grow up to be 10 year olds no matter if they were bottle or breast fed, if they didn't sleep or slept and if they cried all the time. &nbsp;We all survived and you will too!<br /><br />Speaking of going with the flow- as I mentioned before I do not really have a preference for bottles or pacifiers really.&nbsp; I just use what works and this time around things are definitely a little different with Indiana then they were with Lemon.<br /><br />Lemon was confused by nipples, all different kinds (including mine) and never slept because she was probably starving.&nbsp; We started supplementing with formula at night in hopes that she would sleep better (she didn't) and we just used whatever bottles I got for my baby shower.<br /><br />This time around I wanted to make educated decision regarding bottles so I came across The First Years Breastflow Starter Kit (available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Breastflow-Starter-Set/dp/B001G4RWG4/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=baby-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473888902&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=first+years+breastflow">Amazon</a>).&nbsp; These bottles were supposed to be great for gas and spit up (I have very gassy, spit-up-y babies) and the nipple is supposed to mimic the breast.<br /><br />Some other great details about this kit:<br /><div class="a-section a-spacing-none expandableSection" id="fbExpandableSectionContent"><ul><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4964">Unlike traditional nipples, baby uses suction and compression, just like breastfeeding.</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4953">Supports every combination of breastfeeding and formula feeding.</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">2-in-1 silicone nipple works like your breast, letting your baby instinctively control the flow.</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">Works with breastmilk and formula.</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">Wide neck design for easy filling.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">Easy to assemble and clean.</span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950"> </span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">BPA-Free</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">Dishwasher-safe</span></li></ul><div class="yiv9195065693MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4951" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4950">And it comes with: </span></div><ul><li> <span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">Two 5 oz. bottles with slow flow nipples</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">Two 9 oz. bottles with medium flow nipples</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">4 storage lids</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">A container for formula or snacks</span></li><li><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">A full-size gentle bottle &amp; nipple brush for cleaning</span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916"> </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LEnSyfmYlMc/V9seI2MdSYI/AAAAAAADPv8/QM9ynGtM5NIaEQLA5uuA449D_MXrtKg1wCLcB/s1600/IMG_2961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LEnSyfmYlMc/V9seI2MdSYI/AAAAAAADPv8/QM9ynGtM5NIaEQLA5uuA449D_MXrtKg1wCLcB/s640/IMG_2961.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">That is a lot of stuff for super cheap, everything you'd need really for your first 6 months of bottle feeding, and maybe even beyond. &nbsp;I had to give these a try, especially as a nursing mama, I'm always up for bottles that are like the boob!</span><br /></div><div class="a-section a-spacing-none expandableSection" id="fbExpandableSectionContent"></div><div class="a-section a-spacing-none expandableSection" id="fbExpandableSectionContent"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916">Well, it turns out that Indy wasn't as excited as I was about these bottles. &nbsp;I think that they are too much like a boob, and for a baby that is breastfed most of the time, they were a bit confusing for him. &nbsp;The top is difficult to suck out of (I tried) which is great for a breastfeeding babe who has to wait for milk out of a boob, he just fussed while trying to get it out.&nbsp; It has a two part top, which makes it more like a real nipple, but it is also kind of a pain to clean because you are dealing with 4 parts instead of the standard 3 part bottle.&nbsp; He has used other bottles that aren't so "boob like," but have "natural" nipples, and has been ok, I just think these maybe were too similar and he was like, "Where's my mama?!"&nbsp; :)</span><br /><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awYWxiPUsmA/V9seu5Y2vpI/AAAAAAADPwA/9YVt0zP6k5YJ9XQq2zojucnHF-wuNWrrACLcB/s1600/IMG_0577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awYWxiPUsmA/V9seu5Y2vpI/AAAAAAADPwA/9YVt0zP6k5YJ9XQq2zojucnHF-wuNWrrACLcB/s400/IMG_0577.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1473888497657_4916"><br /></span></div>I also know that what one baby doesn't like, another will love, so this is just my experience with this bottle, feeding a 3 month old. &nbsp;We will try again when he's a bit older and maybe he love them, who knows? &nbsp;Another baby may love the similarity to a boob that these have, definitely give them a try and see if your babe likes them.<br /><br />Indy didn't really "go with the flow" but I'm happy we tried these out to see what they were like. &nbsp;Very interesting design and I like how they come with everything you'll need, all in one kit. &nbsp;Very convenient for a new mama.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-omUaXPnNewA/V9ooUrk3LTI/AAAAAAADPvs/dXiBTiSirVgLGs8M0eAXBebyWp7DaKdaQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-omUaXPnNewA/V9ooUrk3LTI/AAAAAAADPvs/dXiBTiSirVgLGs8M0eAXBebyWp7DaKdaQCLcB/s640/IMG_3483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qh4bOWP2DXY/V9ooUVGQHLI/AAAAAAADPvo/Ab3jt4iGQa0qfOCqHkeifTJNMGIO_WJDQCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qh4bOWP2DXY/V9ooUVGQHLI/AAAAAAADPvo/Ab3jt4iGQa0qfOCqHkeifTJNMGIO_WJDQCLcB/s400/FullSizeRender%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I received this product in exchange for a review, but all opinions expressed are my own.</i></span></div></div><center></center><center></center><center></center><center></center><center></center><center><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-88298040297162998822016-09-11T22:20:00.002-07:002016-09-11T22:21:26.394-07:00Natural Touch Infant Bottle - Nuby Review<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iFsZMP4_-xI/V9Y64HCVptI/AAAAAAADPu0/UIB9adncr80YK7lCImsQFLvivNO6CGL0gCLcB/s1600/IMG_2919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iFsZMP4_-xI/V9Y64HCVptI/AAAAAAADPu0/UIB9adncr80YK7lCImsQFLvivNO6CGL0gCLcB/s640/IMG_2919.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><br />Two kids means that you have to let some things go when you have your second baby.&nbsp; Besides the normal things like your body, alone time, workouts, full meals - you also have to let other things go like bottles vs. the boob and formula vs. breast milk.&nbsp; For reals.<br /><br />I went back to work 4 years ago when Lemon was 3 months old and this time, with Indy, I don't have to return until he is 5 months old - so awesome.&nbsp; But, going back to work means daily pumping and not being around to nurse my babe whenever I want.&nbsp; Boo.&nbsp; It also means that I should be stock-piling a supply of milk that I really don't have time to do this time around.&nbsp; Second kid life, for sure.&nbsp; By this time, 4 years ago, I had ounces and ounces of milk in the freezer because I really didn't do many bottles with Lemon before returning to work.&nbsp; There was really no need, I would just bring her where I went because there was just one of her, and even though I hated nursing until she was 6 months old, I powered through.&nbsp; But, this time around, Indy gets a couple of bottles, a couple of times a week, because I like to have nights where I can take Lemon places on our own, or nights I had to go to yoga (for teacher training), or yoga nights now where I just get to have some "me" time.&nbsp; SO important.&nbsp; I had to just let that part go, with having another, and I am really proud of myself for not making a big deal about it.&nbsp; You gotta do what you gotta do as a mom, definitely. <br /><br />Indy also get some formula, more than Lemon did, just because I don't have a big stock pile of milk happening at the moment.&nbsp; I don't have time to pump (since I'm on my own during the day/week), don't want to spend time pumping when I could be playing with Lemon or Indy, and think "I'm home with them, why pump?"&nbsp; But, I do try to stay one day ahead so at least when I'm gone one of the bottles he gets has milk in it.&nbsp; I am not against formula, by any means, I think that whatever works for you works for your family.&nbsp; Do whatever it takes to feed your baby, mamas.&nbsp; ;) <br /><br />If you are doing some bottles, like me, or all bottles, you've got to try out Nuby's Natural Touch Infant Bottle with Easy Latch Nipple.&nbsp; Indy definitely likes this bottle - it's for babes 0+ months, comes in a 9 oz size, is for regular bottle feeding and it has a breast size nipple that encourages latch on.&nbsp; The bottle nipple flexes, stretches and moves just like mom's nipple.&nbsp; It is "anti-colic," BPA free and you can get it at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nuby-3-Pack-Natural-Touch-6-oz-Printed-Baby-Bottles-with-Comfort-Orthodontic-Pacifier-Girl-BPA-Free/33092428">Walmart</a>, <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/bottles-sizes-8-11-oz/nuby-natural-touch-6-pack-9-ounce-infant-bottles-with-bonus-comfort-pacifier-neutral-set-with-blue-elephant-pacifier-68120cs2-12-62958836">Babies R' Us</a> and <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nuby-natural-touch-baby-bottle-set-of-3-9oz/-/A-17269348">Target</a>.&nbsp; Great for nursing mamas or not nursing mamas, the natural touch would be beneficial for all babies.<br /><br />Ian loves this bottle and is happy because Indy likes it.&nbsp; When I'm not around and he's dealing with a fussy muffin AND a four year old, he's happy if Indy is happy and Indy is happy if he gets food into his tummy in a timely manner.&nbsp; :)<br /><br />This two are just oh so cute, and I'm lucky to have a husband who supports my nursing relationship but will bottle feed my babe while I'm gone playing with Lemon or doing stuff for me as well.<br /><br />I never knew what bottles to buy the first time around, and was just as clueless this time around, so hopefully my recommendation of this bottle will help other mamas out there.&nbsp; Happy babies are what it's all about! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ArKzyfxcWV0/V9Y64bSGdsI/AAAAAAADPu4/a-dk3m32lVM0zuKleNpA8HLGG1i_l_42gCLcB/s1600/IMG_2920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u4Q0nvsbWQY/V8YHP_OxUrI/AAAAAAADOiw/mtw49en44Y4Iep-MdeKxx9Q7_Hw7JlauQCLcB/s400/IMG_2344.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />This necklace and bracelet are perfect for teething babies, for distracted nursers and for toddlers who like to play with your jewelry while you're carrying them. &nbsp;I love that both of these come in cute, fashionable colors, are comfortable to wear and also have a purpose but can look good on their own too. &nbsp;I wore my necklace out the other day, without Indy, because I thought it looked cute with what I was wearing. &nbsp;These don't just have to be for when you are with your kiddos!<br /><br />Aside from being fashionable and for use with your kids, they are also super easy to clean. &nbsp;They are made of silicone and feel kind of rubbery, so you just run them under water when they get dirty. &nbsp;They also get slobbery from your babe having them in their mouths, so you can easily clean them off after each use. &nbsp;The fact that they are silicone means that things do stick to them, especially long hair, if you are like me and have a bunch of it, so just use the clasp to take the necklace on or off instead of pulling it over your head.<br /><br />My babe is a bit young for these, although he is working on grabbing onto things, but I know (from having a 4 year old) that teething jewelry really comes in handy in about another month. &nbsp;I can't wait until Indy can grab on to these and really try them out!<br /><br />I wore both my necklace and bracelet to coffee and then to Mommy &amp; Me yoga, I got tons of compliments and they were both comfy, stylish and functional even in a yoga class.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DAq6u-yNvTQ/V8YHQVHJDuI/AAAAAAADOi4/SLlu80ixzfEAl8TH8bsDvCRfihKIHmYjQCLcB/s1600/IMG_2351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DAq6u-yNvTQ/V8YHQVHJDuI/AAAAAAADOi4/SLlu80ixzfEAl8TH8bsDvCRfihKIHmYjQCLcB/s640/IMG_2351.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BEEWaPeOpKI/V8YHQrR0RsI/AAAAAAADOi8/bcaky5tSEKkTIUowBD2_3pQAZ_7gwvVzwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BEEWaPeOpKI/V8YHQrR0RsI/AAAAAAADOi8/bcaky5tSEKkTIUowBD2_3pQAZ_7gwvVzwCLcB/s640/IMG_2360.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jCnWJqzlPwU/V7_a_9FuleI/AAAAAAADOOQ/AYPOP58IV5sb1_r7lbi5cGFEWpmDrm2RgCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jCnWJqzlPwU/V7_a_9FuleI/AAAAAAADOOQ/AYPOP58IV5sb1_r7lbi5cGFEWpmDrm2RgCLcB/s400/FullSizeRender%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7XcrBZgDQqQ/V7_a9pJKiqI/AAAAAAADOOM/n6rjEDw4zwM89LVCbb51d3uHMRgmQmZ-gCLcB/s1600/IMG_2171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7XcrBZgDQqQ/V7_a9pJKiqI/AAAAAAADOOM/n6rjEDw4zwM89LVCbb51d3uHMRgmQmZ-gCLcB/s400/IMG_2171.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div>I teamed up with Jord Watches to chronicle my adventures of being a stay at home mom, something so different for this working mama. &nbsp;I am normally a high school teacher (and have been for 16 years!) that works over 40 hours a week, but when school started this year I took my FMLA and am home until Halloween - so fun and yet so challenging. &nbsp;I did the same thing when Lemon was born, but that was 4 years ago, and I only had the one kid. &nbsp;So, this time, my "adventures" are definitely different and we are still trying to find our stride, even as this first month comes to a close. &nbsp;I am loving my time home with my babes and also am thoroughly exhausted. &nbsp;Ha.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ERR73auIjsA/V708Nrlx-hI/AAAAAAADONk/073jNaQvEigT8-RiHfgbmg1YhQ4EaKdSACEw/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="596" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ERR73auIjsA/V708Nrlx-hI/AAAAAAADONk/073jNaQvEigT8-RiHfgbmg1YhQ4EaKdSACEw/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Being a stay at home mom is tough, much harder than being a working mom - well really just so different. Let's start with how you get absolutely no time for yourself. &nbsp;At least at my desk, at work, I have an hour for lunch to myself, and on the drive to and from work. &nbsp;Now, at home, there is always a kid around, mostly two. &nbsp;And, if someone is napping, I am either totally beat from running around with both kids, or I'm doing some sort of chore around the house like getting dinner ready for our night time craziness. &nbsp;I also never see or get a chance to talk to my husband, but that's a whole other story! <br /><br />It never ends and every day I am more tired than the day before. &nbsp;Forget it if I have something else I to do like go to yoga so I can get this post baby body back in shape - there is just no time for anything and I've really been feeling it these past couple of days. &nbsp;This new adventure has me running around like crazy with absolutely no time to spare.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ir2FVEGPRsE/V708Tza9agI/AAAAAAADONo/2_yxa2T-03cCPCrJIgu8ZmDO60F9iwI0QCEw/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ir2FVEGPRsE/V708Tza9agI/AAAAAAADONo/2_yxa2T-03cCPCrJIgu8ZmDO60F9iwI0QCEw/s640/FullSizeRender%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Thank goodness for my Jord watch! &nbsp;It seems that I can never get Lemon to school on time, make it to play dates, have mom lunch dates or make it to any of Lemon's or Indy's classes (or my own!), so I'm grateful to have this watch to help! &nbsp;Now I can get us all where we need to go in a timely manner, and also check my wrist to see if it's 4pm yet, the time my husband comes home (the time I look forward to every single day!).<br /><br />My watch definitely makes me adventure ready and is a summer staple in my new stay at home mom wardrobe. &nbsp;I love that it is classic, lightweight and modern looking; it goes with shorts and a tank top, and is so light I can wear it in our 100 degree Arizona summer. &nbsp;It looks great for a lunch date out, is casual for a baby yoga class or for heading to a friends' house to play and looks classy for dinner at a friend's house. &nbsp;It is so versatile for every part of this new adventure of mine.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gs2kL2W-qfI/V708H271CpI/AAAAAAADONY/226I2N4OGvoOWyhoLM7pDlCSrXIZM3edQCEw/s640/IMG_1700.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kNsa8XL32EQ/V708IMMMlHI/AAAAAAADONg/eLWENLQwCeUy27MjO8QzM0dgbUVl80-ugCEw/s1600/IMG_1850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kNsa8XL32EQ/V708IMMMlHI/AAAAAAADONg/eLWENLQwCeUy27MjO8QzM0dgbUVl80-ugCEw/s640/IMG_1850.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>You need a Jord Watch too! &nbsp;Check out their women's shop&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/shop/women/#alittleblueberry">here</a> and my watch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/fieldcrest/maple/#alittleblueberry">here</a>. &nbsp;Jord is also offering you a chance to win a $75 coupon until September 11th, enter <a href="https://woodwatches.com/alittleblueberry">here</a>;&nbsp;you will receive a $20 off coupon just for entering!<br /><br />To all of you stay at home moms out there, hats off to you! &nbsp;I hope you find time at the end of the night to put your feet up and drink a glass of wine because man, you deserve it! &nbsp;Here's to us! &nbsp;XO<br /><i><br /></i><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is a sponsored post. &nbsp;I received a free product in exchange for this post, but all opinions expressed within are my own.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /></a><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-9275790409264589482016-07-11T13:30:00.001-07:002016-07-18T13:32:01.125-07:00Lemon's 4th Birthday PartyThis year we went to Eldorado Aquatic Center to celebrate Lemon's 4th birthday with all of our friends.&nbsp; We made her an armadillo cake, at her request, and we all had so much fun playing in the pool.&nbsp; Even though she bonked her head on a fountain 2 days earlier, she still had a blast!<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gLOhlxOoYu4" width="560"></iframe>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;<img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-34478352542670218322016-07-11T13:30:00.000-07:002016-07-18T13:30:42.661-07:00Lemon's 4th Birthday Beach TripAgain, I have no time to blog or post pictures, so here's a short video of our yearly beach trip for Lemon's 4th birthday and to celebrate the 4th of July!<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mn_QMjOx_SE" width="560"></iframe>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;<img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400409055924139965.post-195635534608661272016-06-10T21:51:00.002-07:002016-06-10T21:51:58.902-07:00Indiana's First WeekAgain, who has time to blog with two kids?&nbsp; Super moms, that's who!&nbsp; I am not that mom and don't have that time, at the moment, so instead I've asked my hubs to make videos of Indiana's first week, month, etc.&nbsp; I will fill this post in with pictures and text when I have time, but until then, here's what we did last week.<br /><br />This little man really completes our family and you ladies were right - I can hardly remember what it was like before he was here.&nbsp; Lemon loves him and we are just so so happy, tired, but happy.&nbsp; :)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yi67mwiWhro" width="560"></iframe>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;<img src="http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/WhitSpeaks/blueberry/signature_zps52e75071.png" /><br /><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><img alt="Pin It" src="http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr300/blogsbyheather/PinIt.png" onclick="doPinIt();" style="margin: 0 0 0 0;" /></a></center>Adventure Ready Familyhttps://plus.google.com/112269353607289617621noreply@blogger.com1